Kawasaki Z1100 and Z1100 SE come with more power and new tech
Kawasaki have given both the Z1100 and the Z1100 SE with "Sugomi" design language is powered by a 1,099 cc in-line four-cylinder unit that delivers 136 bhp and a torque of 113 Nm.
New Delhi: The Kawasaki Z1100 and Z11000 SE have been revealed as part of the Japanese manufacturer’s 2026 portfolio. Now, Team Green expands their Z Supernaked family with updates across their design, performance and tech. The motorcycles take parts from the Z1000, which has a bigger engine and more features. Revealed in the international markets, the models are expected to reach India as well.
Both Kawasaki Z1100 and Z1100 SE come with "Sugomi” design language that was first revealed with the 2014 Z1000. The new models come with an aggressive stance highlighted by the redesigned under-cowl with fins. Further, the supernaked comes with meaner-looking twin-pod LED headlamps and even a sculpted tank above the big inline-four in full view. Much of the bodywork is quite muscular, leading to the pointed tail section.
Kawasaki Z1100 and Z1100 SE powertrain, features and competition
Power on the Z1100 duo comes from a 1,099 cc in-line four-cylinder unit that delivers 136 bhp and a torque of 113 Nm. This has a longer stroke than the Z1000. It even gets revised intake ports, updated pistons and even revised camshaft profiles. Kawasaki have even adjusted the gearing, giving the fifth and sixth gear ratios longer.
The Z1100 is built around an aluminium twin-tube frame held by the SFF-BP front forks and horizontal back-link rear suspension. The braking performance comes from 310 mm discs with monobloc callipers.
In terms of on-board tech, it is a big jump from the Z1000, coming with a new 5-inch TFT display with digital readouts. This is going to support smartphone connectivity through the Rideology app and comes with turn-by-turn navigation and voice command functions. The motorcycle comes with a 5-axis IMU, which helps in cornering management. It has 2 power modes, three-level traction control, and integrated braking riding modes.
Kawasaki have even given it an Electronic Throttle Valve with cruise control and dual-direction Kawasaki Quick Shifter.
The Z1100 SE gets kitted with Brembo metabolic callipers and discs, steel braided brake lines, while the standard one comes with Tokico braking hardware. Both come with fully-adjustable Showa front forks, though the SE version is fitted with an Ohlins S46 rear shock with a remote pre-load adjuster. Both bikes get Dunlop Sportmax Q5A.
The Z1100 and higher-trim SE model is likely to take on the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and will be priced around it.